Disparities in Urban Health

The Wounds of Policies and Legal Doctrines

Edward V. Wallace

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Johns Hopkins University Press
30 January 2024

Public health & safety law; Public health & preventive medicine

A firsthand look at how policies and legal doctrines affect families living in low-income urban neighborhoods.

Winner of the Anna Julia Cooper & CLR James Award by the National Council for Black Studies

In Disparities in Urban Health, Edward V. Wallace examines the impacts of political and structural determinants of health on people living in urban settings. This timely book intertwines the personal stories of real families with a comprehensive analysis of the policies and legal doctrines that shape their lives.

Through interviews and an investigation of various policies, Wallace provides a firsthand look at the challenges faced by these families and their experiences with health disparities. Their voices bridge the gap between theory and reality while offering compelling and vital perspectives on the complex issues that affect their health. Wallace highlights key policies that impact low-income communities, including the ""no duty to treat"" policy, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, comprehensive smoke-free laws, equitable development policies, and the Implied Warranty of Habitability law. These policies, among others, are examined through the lens of equity and social justice. The intimate portraits of real people and their struggles shed light on the challenges faced by many low-income families and offer a pathway toward addressing health disparities in our society.

By: Edward V. Wallace
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9781421445694
ISBN 10: 1421445697
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 30 January 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Edward V. Wallace (CINCINNATI, OH) is an associate professor in the Department of Africana Studies, an affiliate faculty within the College of Medicine, and the founder and director of the Minority Health certificate program at the University of Cincinnati. He is the coeditor of Ohio under COVID: Lessons from America's Heartland in Crisis.